novel

• Décrit quelque chose de nouveau, d'original ou d'inhabituel, souvent de manière intéressante ou innovante.

Describes something that is new, original, or unusual in an interesting way.

1. New and originalB2formal

   Something that is new, original, and not like anything seen before.

   Nouveau et original

   • The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the problem.
   • Her novel idea won the innovation award.
   • The company introduced a novel product to the market.

   Synonymescreativedifferentfreshinnovativeneworiginaluniqueunprecedentedunusual

   Antonymesbanalcommonconventionalfamiliarhackneyedordinarytraditionaltriteunoriginalusual

• Nom désignant un long récit écrit, généralement fictif, mettant en scène des personnages et des événements, publié sous forme de livre.

A noun referring to a long written story, usually about imaginary characters and events, that is published as a book.

1. Long fictional narrativeA2formal

   A long written story about imaginary characters and events, typically published as a book.

   roman

   • She is reading a historical novel set in the 19th century.
   • His first novel became a bestseller worldwide.
   • The novel explores themes of love and loss.

   Synonymesbookfictionnarrativeromancestorytale

2. Literary genreB1formal

   A specific type or category of long fictional prose.

   Genre littéraire du roman

   • Detective novels are very popular among readers.
   • She prefers romance novels over science fiction.
   • The author is known for writing psychological novels.